Honest Signals perfectly compliments UP’s integration of neuroscientific insights in training. It offers valuable perspectives on understanding and optimizing interpersonal dynamics, including the use of micro-expressions and other “tells.”

This book is dense but brilliant. It’s a comprehensive guide to storytelling mechanics. Applying these principles in a business context requires a step of translation but it’s well worth the effort.

Olivia Fox Cabane wrote a powerful, practical guide to developing charisma. It examines the “Charisma Style” of everyone from Steve Jobs to Jesus while offering insights to enhance personal magnetism and influence.

Snyder knows how to tell a great story, even when writing about story mechanics. This screenwriting book is short, sweet and sticky. It offers story mechanic tools that are directly relevant to crafting compelling narratives and developing a strong brand story.

Most people don’t know that Steve Jobs worked with a presentation coach consistently, over years (not just when he was preparing for a presentation). This book is written by that coach, Carmine Gallo. It offers his techniques to captivate audiences and communicate with impact.

Renowned psychologist and relationship expert, John Gottman is known for his extensive research on marital stability and divorce prediction. This book provide valuable insights into communication patterns and relationship dynamics, applicable to both personal and professional settings. This should be a must read for individuals who work closely together.

This book evolved out of research from the Harvard Negotiation Project. It’s an exceptionally comprehensive, wise, and measured approach to delivering effective communication and reconciling differences, personal or professional. It’s a must read for anyone navigating workplace culture, negotiations, or other interpersonal challenges in a business context.

This book is hugely valuable for anyone building workplace culture or navigating challenging communication. It optimizes workplace collaboration by promoting empathetic communication. When applied correctly, these principles lead to higher productivity, greater job satisfaction and an increased bottom line. It’s especially useful in handling sensitive topics.

This book offers straightforward insights into workplace dynamics. It’s a practical guide for enhancing teamwork and dealing with challenging individuals.

Focusing on the importance of intentional gatherings, this book aligns UP’s mission to promote impactful human interaction. It offers insights into creating meaningful connections and reaching desired outcomes in contexts ranging from cocktail parties to corporate training. It’s especially useful for anyone planning a leadership summit, sales meeting, or high stakes event.

Addressing the challenges of modern work, this book provides strategies for deep focus and productivity. Read this if you want to get more done.